What can Progressive Insurance do to help its independent agents compete in an increasingly virtual insurance market?

That's the challenge facing Karen M. Barone, who was recently named national distribution leader for the agency business of the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based carrier, which markets coverage for cars, motorcycles and boats, as well as related policies.

Ms. Barone is charged with leading the more than 30,000 independent agencies representing Progressive in profitably growing their business.

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